Temple4 Forest Therapy
"A beautiful, deep dive, educative experience"
- Kate, Warrandyte
The Forest Therapy experience
Much more than just a walk in nature, Forest Therapy supports wellbeing & healing through a fusion of gentle, sensory activities with the natural world. Open & curious in its approach, this type of connection provides space to slow down, rest & connect with nature in a way that brings lasting inner peace & calm.
Backed by extensive research, it is specific components of nature that provide the benefits of a Nature Connection walk. Collectively named phytoncides, they reduce stress hormones, blood pressure and anxiety while also boosting immunity, positive moods & clarity of mind. In our hectic world, these benefits are needed more than ever, making connection to the nature around us a reliable support system for our health.
Experiencing nature connection with a certified guide allows you to relax and completely unwind. Walks with Temple4 Nature Connection can be customised for private, corporate or one-one experiences.
Hi, I am Jennah.
Sharing my love of nature's sweet wilderness is a great joy.
With an early life in England surrounded by hedgerows, wild mushrooms & rambling roses, my playground then became the Australian bush after my parents immigrated to this wide & ancient land. Camping in the wilderness was a regular past time, & life led me to connect deeply with nature through vision quests - a traditional Native American practice of sitting in sacred space for a few days with just water to drink & the company of natural surrounds. This opened my heart to mother earth, and today, along with a love of trees, forests & gardens, her invitation to rest in all that is beautiful is my raison d'etre... my reason to be.
Qualifying as a guide with the International Nature & Forest Therapy Alliance & with working history in well-being, live theatre & education, I embody a variety of skills. I cannot think of a better way to spend my days sharing these & my love of nature with you, & I look forward to introducing you to this gentle, engaging & highly beneficial practice.
Physical health benefits
Mental and emotional health benefits
Mental and emotional health benefits
- Reduced pulse rate
- Reduced systolic & diastolic blood pressure
- Reduced levels of the stress hormone, cortisol
- Increased activity of NK (natural killer) cells that fight tumours
- Exposure to phytoncides that have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects
- Enhanced energy levels
- Improved immune response
- Improved fitness levels
- Weight loss and management
- Reduced respiratory, circulatory and digestive diseases
Mental and emotional health benefits
Mental and emotional health benefits
Mental and emotional health benefits
- Reduction of anxiety
- Reduction of depression
- Increased positive moods states
- Clearer thought, concentration and ability to focus
- Reduced risk of onset of depression
- Ability to manage stress
- Improved sleep
- Ability to manage mood swings
- General feeling of wellness
- Self-empowerment through management of stress, anxiety, depression & associated issues
- Increased feeling of stability
- Increased confidence
- New perspectives on life and appreciation of nature
